After nearly 25 years in its Pawling location, the Towne Crier Cafe is moving to Beacon.

The Crier will head to an under-renovation location on Main Street in Beacon in the spring, according to a press release. Owner Phil Ciganer was about to close the venue's doors a year ago, but he struck a month-to-month agreement with his landlord; meanwhile, he started scouting locations for a new home.

"It's the ideal location," said Ciganer. "Beacon has a revitalized downtown, a thriving arts community and easy access from the whole Hudson Valley."

The Towne Crier started 40 years ago in Beekman, bringing in musicians such as Lucinda Williams, Levon Helm, Pete Seeger and more. It's an active concert venue and restaurant, hosting Uncommon Ground, and Kim Simmonds and Savoy Brown this weekend.

According to Ciganer, the cafe will continue to run until the Beacon location is ready.

"We're planning on a seamless transition," Ciganer said. "Our fans have kept us going for four decades, and we have no plans to stop now."